Report Reveals Women’s Share in Flexible IT Jobs Hits 40% in FY26
Synopsis
A new report highlights a significant milestone for women in India's IT sector, with their participation in flexible job roles soaring to 40% in FY26. This trend underscores the growing appeal of flexible work arrangements among female professionals.
Key Takeaways
Women’s participation in flexible IT roles reached **40% in FY26**. **10 percentage points** increase from **30% in FY22**. **Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune** are major hubs for women in IT. **Finance and Accounting** is the top job choice for women in the sector.
Most women are in the early to mid-stages of their careers.
New Delhi, April 12 (NationPress) The involvement of women in contractual and flexible job roles within India's IT and ITeS sectors has consistently increased, achieving 40% participation in FY26, according to a recent report released on Sunday.
The report, titled “Women in IT/ITeS: Trends in Contractual/Flexi Roles” by Careernet, indicated that the percentage of women finding placements has surged by 10 percentage points, rising from approximately 30% in FY22 to 40% in FY26.
This study is based on an annual survey of around 3,000 contractual placements, revealing that flexible work options are becoming increasingly appealing to women.
Currently, women constitute about 30% of the total contractual talent pool in the IT and ITeS sectors, which equates to nearly 96,000 professionals out of an estimated 3.2 lakh workforce.
When it comes to job roles, women are progressively gravitating towards core business functions. Finance and Accounting remains the leading choice with 43% participation, followed by Data Science and Analytics at 34%.
Positions in UX, design, and architecture have also gained popularity, accounting for 31% of participation.
Other domains such as IT and information security and software engineering continue to show consistent involvement, while consulting roles have relatively lower representation, according to the report.
Geographically, the engagement of women in flexi roles is predominantly centered in major tech hubs. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune collectively represent over half of the total talent pool, as stated in the report.
Other cities like Delhi NCR and Chennai also make significant contributions, while Mumbai and Kolkata comprise smaller shares.
Tier-2 cities account for approximately 11%, indicating that this trend is more prominent in metro areas.
The report further emphasizes that most women in these roles are in the early to mid-stages of their careers.
Professionals with 5 to 8 years of experience form the largest demographic, closely followed by those with less than two years of experience, according to the report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of women are in flexible IT roles?
Women’s participation in flexible IT roles has reached 40% in FY26.
Which job roles are most popular among women in IT?
Finance and Accounting, Data Science and Analytics, and UX, design, and architecture are among the most popular roles.
In which cities is women’s participation in flexi roles highest?
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune account for over half of the total talent pool in flexible roles.
How has women's participation changed over the years?
It has grown from approximately 30% in FY22 to 40% in FY26.
What is the experience level of women in flexi IT roles?
Most women in these roles are in the early to mid-stages of their careers, with many having 5 to 8 years of experience.
